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ENGLISH TEACHER RECOMMENDATION
TO THE PARENT/GUARDIAN:
Please complete the following information before giving it to your child’s English Teacher.
Name of Applicant: __________________________________________ Applicant for: ______ Grade in September 2019
Parent/Guardian Authorization Signature: __________________________________________ Date: ________________
For the student named above, I waive my rights to read the English Teacher Recommendation.
TO THE ENGLISH TEACHER:
The Consortium of Secondary School Admission Directors (CSSAD) share a common mission, assisting families in their
exploration of independent school education. They do so by following the best practices of the National Association of
Independent Schools (NAIS); by establishing and adhering to ethical, consistent policies and procedures, and most notably,
their common decision notification and response dates. These organizations are also committed to sharing resources and
expertise in a collegial manner to support the recruitment and enrollment of students.
Thank you for taking the time to complete this recommendation form. For your convenience, a number of Los Angeles
area Independent schools are using a common form for the Teacher Recommendation Form. This form is accepted by the
following Los Angeles area schools:
Archer, Berkeley Hall, Brentwood, Bridges Academy, Buckley, Calvary Christian, Campbell Hall, Chadwick, Chatsworth Hills,
The Country School, Crossroads, de Toledo, Episcopal School of Los Angeles, Harvard‐Westlake, Heschel, Lainer School,
Marlborough, Marymount, Milken, Mirman, New Roads, Oakwood, Pilgrim, Pressman Academy, Rolling Hills Prep, Sierra Canyon, St. Matthew’s, Turning Point, Viewpoint, Vistamar, Wesley, Westmark, Westside Neighborhood,
Wildwood, Willows, and Windward.
Your candid observations about the student’s academic performance, intellectual promise, and personal qualities will help
inform the Admissions Committee’s decisions. Your comments will be held in strict confidence. Complete and send this
report after December 1, 2018 but no later than January 18, 2019 directly to the school.
Name of Teacher: ___________________________________________________________________________________
Current School: _____________________________________________________________________________________
Email: ________________________________________________________ Phone Number: _______________________
How well do you know the student academically?
In what courses and grade level(s) did/do you teach the student?
Please list three pieces of literature covered in the course:
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NARRATIVE QUESTIONS
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the form, please note that there will be a blank space after each question for you to write your response.
1. Please comment on the applicant’s academic and personal strengths.
2. Please comment on the applicant’s academic and personal weaknesses or areas of growth.
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3. How does the student respond to feedback or criticism?
4. In comparison to peers, please comment on the student’s overall character and contributions to the community.
5. Please mention any additional information that you think might help our school make an informed decision.
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ACADEMIC & SOCIAL‐EMOTIONAL ATTRIBUTES
Excellent Very Good Good Below Average No Basis for Judgment
(student is among the top 5 in the
class)
(student regularly exceeds
expectations)
(student regularly meets
expectations)
(student inconsistently or rarely meets expectations)
1. Academic achievement
2. Works independently with focus
3. Works cooperatively with peers
4. Follows directions
5. Effort/determination
6. Regulates impulses and emotions
7. Demonstrates honesty and integrity
8. Takes responsibility for own actions
9. Shows initiative/internal motivation
10. Shows consideration of others
11. Resilience
12. Seeks to deepen understanding
13. Maturity (relative to age)
14. Effectively communicates ideas, in writing
15. Effectively communicates ideas, orally
16. Participation
17. Attention span
18. Uses time productively
I recommend this applicant for admission:
Enthusiastically Strongly Fairly Strongly Without Enthusiasm Not Recommended
For academic promise
For character
Overall recommendation
Signature: _____________________________________________________________ Date: _______________________